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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.61, 158.34 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.61, 158.34 and 59.95 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.61 : 158.34 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.61/158.34 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.61x = 158.34 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.61x = 9,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492.48/105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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